Councils & Committees

Joining a Council and Committee is a fantastic way to deepen your involvement with the Chamber and build relationships with other members. Meetings take place monthly at the Chamber office.

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Community Partnership

The Community Partnership Council works to further the mission of the Exton Region Chamber of Commerce by creating a collaborative environment for businesses and nonprofit organizations to enrich the lives of the lives of residents in the Exton Region.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

The Diversity and Inclusion Council promotes diversity and inclusion in the business community through education, outreach, networking, mentoring, and recognition programs that engage the entire community and support business leaders.
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Government Affairs

The Exton Region Chamber of Commerce (ERCC) Government Affairs Council (GAC) works to identify legislative issues that impact local businesses, inform the members of the issues and advocate on their behalf.

Marketing & Communications

The Marketing and Communication Council is committed to promoting the ERCC brand and are consultants for Social Media, Advertising, and the Website. This Council is a working Council, committed to rolling up their sleeves to support the chamber and its members. They are constantly innovating. The goal of the council is to make the Chamber and its members shine!

Special Events

The Special Events Committees are full of party planning people! The members of the councils assist the ERCC by planning and executing the signature events throughout the year. The Major Fundraisers of the year include the Crossroads Cup Golf Outing, Annual Dinner, Casino Night and Leadercast.

Young Professionals Network

The mission of the Young Professional Network is to serve as a platform for Exton Region Chamber of Commerce’s “under 40” professionals to foster genuine connection, engage with the chamber, and cultivate future leaders in the region.
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Community Partnership Council

The Community Partnership Council works to further the mission of the Exton Region Chamber of Commerce by creating a collaborative environment for businesses and nonprofit organizations to enrich the lives of the lives of residents in the Exton Region.

The council meets the third Tuesday of every month at the Exton Chamber office at 3:00 pm. For more information on how to contribute, please contact the chamber office.

The Goals of the Council

  • To provide opportunities for the nonprofits to network with each other,
  • To facilitate collaboration between the nonprofits and local businesses,
  • To enrich the business community by providing the opportunity to invest in and partner with the non-profit community,
  • To enrich the nonprofit community by providing the opportunity to utilize local businesses,
  • To become a strong collective voice to the community,
  • And, to ensure the economic vitality of the non-profit community.

Benefits of Membership for Non-Profits

  • A discounted membership rate
  • Free Chamber mailing list once per quarter
  • Exclusive networking and educational events
  • Free web posting of community events

Executive Director Round Table

Executive Directors are invited to a monthly round table to discuss issues that matter to their organizations in a safe, judgement free and confidential way.

Council Members

Don Neimetz (Chair) – North Star of Chester County

Carol Amplo – Historic Sugartown

Drew Carney – Endeavor Business Brokers

Jessica Chappell – Safe Harbor of Chester County

Kelly Cockshaw – Chester County United Way

Tim Compton – Historic Yellow Springs

Kate Domanski – Roofs from the Heart

Ronnie Fitton – Maternal and Child Health Consortium

Bill Friedmann – Blue Dog Printing and Design

Allison Gschwind-Richards – Comparion Insurance Agency

Jeffrey Howard – Chester County Food Bank

David James – Coatesville Youth Initiative

Christy Kane – Habitat for Humanity Chester County

Stephanie Krupansky – Domestic Violence Center of Chester County

Greg Nardi – Chester County Bar Association

Michael Reino – Star Printing, Inc.

Jake Segal – Chester County Council BSA

Carrie Silver – A Haven

Stephenie Stevens – Chester County Community Foundation

Michelle Venema – Home of the Sparrow

Karen Walter – First Bank

John Young- Cosaint Insurance Advisors

Christine Zaccarelli – The Crime Victim’s Center of Chester County

Logo of the Exton Region Chamber of Commerce with the text "Diversity, Equity & Inclusion." Features three stylized people figures in purple, orange, and green under a globe graphic on the left.

The Diversity and Inclusion Council promotes diversity and inclusion in the business community through education, outreach, networking, mentoring, and recognition programs that engage the entire community and support business leaders.

The purpose is to encourage business to business networking, improving the business climate and making the community prosperous, economically attractive and a desirable place to work, live, and buy local.

The intention is to transform the diverse business community into environments where all businesses are valued for their uniqueness and differences and are confident that their contributions matter.

This Council meets in the Chamber office from 9:00AM to 10:00AM on the second Tuesday of each month.

Council Members

Brian Marricone (Chair) – WSFS Bank Chester Springs

Kimberly Burress – The Entrepreneur’s Source

Brandyn Campbell – Brandyn Campbell Communications

Drew Carney – Endeavor Business Brokers

Kelly Fisher, PhD. – West Chester University

Laura Groves – Unstuck Insights

Kathryn Burke-Howe – Authentic Life Care Services

Samantha Jackson – EZ Pizzi Cleaning

Sharon Johnson – TRAYNE51

Sam Hagerty Martin – The Healing Sanctuary

Orloff Phillips – Suisse Associates

Kristin Schultz – Zia Yoga & Wellness

Matt Silver – Experience Christian Church

Hilary Sohn – The Healing Sanctuary

Persephone Ulysses – The Wardrobe

Government Affairs Council

The Exton Region Chamber of Commerce (ERCC) Government Affairs Council (GAC) works to identify legislative issues that impact local businesses, inform the members of the issues and advocate on their behalf.

The council meets the first Thursday of every month in the Exton Chamber office at 8:30 am.

The Goals of the Council

  1. Identify proposed Government action (especially local, County and State) that does or could impact businesses in the Exton Region.
  2. Educate Chamber Members about the issue(s).
  3. Issues that the GAC feel are advantageous for the Chamber to take a formal position regarding a specific legislation or proposed action will be sent to the Board of Directors who will evaluate and decide it the ERCC will take a public position regarding that legislation or proposed action that impact businesses in the Exton Region.
  4. Provide access to local township officials on a quarterly basis.
  5. Present a yearly Government Affairs Membership Luncheon and Town Hall events as needed.

Council Members

Damon Ireland (Chair) – Hibernia Sales Corporation

Pam Gural-Bear – West Whiteland Township’s Friends of the Parks

Michele Burkholder – The Burkholder Team

Nick Imbesi – Chester County Food Bank

Bill McDevitt – Top of the World Coaching

Joe Pomorski – Presence Bank

Mark Reale – NextHome Signature

Tony Scheivert – Upper Uwchlan Township

Sharon Sharpe – First Resource Bank

Bill Vitiello – The Victory Bank

Marketing Council

The Marketing and Communication Council is committed to promoting the ERCC brand and are consultants for Social Media, Advertising, and the Website. This Council is a working Council, committed to rolling up their sleeves to support the chamber and its members. They are constantly innovating. The goal of the council is to make the Chamber and its members shine!

This Council meets monthly on the 4th Tuesday at 12:00pm via Teams or Zoom.

Council Members

Marie Berry – Blaise Management Services (Co-Chair)

Jeff Tincher – Six10 Digital (Co-Chair)

Gary Altoonian – Altoonian Photography

Craig Greiner – Greiner Communications

Bill McDevitt – Top of the World Coaching

Chris Nicolini – WSI Nicolini Group

Lindsey Pierangeli – O’Donnell Roofing

Jim Stewart – Your Local Network

Special Events Committees

The Special Events Committees are full of party planning people! The members of the councils assist the ERCC by planning and executing the signature events throughout the year. The Major Fundraisers of the year include the Crossroads Cup Golf Outing, Annual Dinner, Casino Night and Leadercast.

We are constantly innovating to meet to networking needs of our chamber members, to promote member venues and services and raise funds to support the chamber mission.

The members of the Committees are listed below and meet as needed throughout the year.

Contact the chamber to be added to the list!

Golf Outing

Bill McHugh (Chair)
Gary Altoonian
Marie Berry
Grace Ann Diandrea
Vince Ferri
Aaron Hall
Kevin Harper
Michelle Lusi
Mark Mehok
Gregory Ramirez
Mark Reale
Dan Wilson

Casino Night

Amy Stout (Chair)
Marie Berry
Michele Burkholder
Deb Marx
Diana Mattingly
Irene McFadden
Kate McNamara
Anita Meeks
Kyle Ring
Patrycja Swan
Jeff Tincher

Annual Dinner

Courtney Babcock
Marie Berry
Holly Bright
Jen Campbell
Jennifer Christensen
Albert DiFruscio
Caroline DiFelice
Brenda Gaul
Lulu Hart Bentley
Christy Kane
Kate McNamara
Karen Tate
Tara Thistlethwaite

The mission of the Young Professional Network is to serve as a platform for Exton Region Chamber of Commerce’s “under 40” professionals to foster genuine connection, engage with the chamber, and cultivate future leaders in the region.

Every 4th Thursday of each month, the YPNs hold an Espresso Yourself Meetup at Bella Vita Coffee & Cream in Exton from 9:30 AM to 10:30 AM, where young professionals gather to share ideas, build connections, and engage in meaningful conversations in a relaxed, welcoming environment.

Feel free to visit our YPN Facebook page and like and share!!

Meets via Zoom on the third Thursday of every month at 2:30pm

Council Members

Caroline DiFelice (Chair) – SpringHill Suites Exton

Kelly Clarke – Experience Christian Church

Keith Doyle – TrustPointe HCM

Ronnie Fitton – Maternal & Child Health Consortium

Alli Hergenrother – S&T Bank Exton

Maddie Kane – First Resource Bank

Joe Kicinski – Edward Jones: Kitchen Wealth Management Team

Hanna McCarthy – Edward Jones: Kitchen Wealth Management Team

Erika Mendez – Chester County Food Bank

Kyle Ring – Citadel Federal Credit Union

Mikaila Strano – Chester County Library